Four militants, including two Pakistanis, are suspected to have attacked the Amarnath pilgrims’ bus in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday night that left seven people dead, PTI quoted unidentified officials as saying.
The officials reiterated that Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Abu Ismail, a Pakistani national, had planned the attack. Ismail was assisted by two local militants, along with a Pakistani.
On Wednesday, searches were launched in Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on South Kashmir, where Ismail is believed to have moved his base a year ago. The police had said that Ismail is a mid-level operative and is also believed to have been involved in ATM robberies in the state.
However, the LeT had denied planning the attack. “The attack on the pilgrims is a highly reprehensible act. Islam does not allow violence against any faith,” outfit spokesperson Abdullah Ghaznavi had said.
‘Highest alert sounded in Jammu and Kashmir’: MHA
The Home Ministry on Wednesday said a “highest alert” was sounded across the state after a meeting between central ministerial staff, Governor NN Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in Kashmir, PTI reported. The team comprising Minster of State in the PMO Jitendra Singh and Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir had visited Kashmir on Wednesday.
“Considering the unfortunate loss of life and…
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